It’s Latine heritage month September 15 - October 15, which means it’s a really great time to support Latine creators. I’m one, but there are many others. Look for our work. Mine can be accessed through my linktree in bio. #latineheritagemonth
Let's meet Leyendas/Legends author @monicamancillas.bsky.social ✨
This beautifully illustrated, celebratory book showcases the multitude of talent within the Latine community! Discover the stories of sixty inspiring figures!
Available here🔗 lnk.to/LeyendasLegends
Thrilled to officially unveil John Parra's absolutely stunning covers for ¡VIVA VALENZUELA!, our upcoming picture book biography of Mexican pitching legend Fernando Valenzuela, hitting shelves March 24, 2026 and available now for preorder wherever books are sold. (In English and Spanish!!!)
Happy Hispanic/Latine Heritage Month! To kick things off, I'm sharing some of my book titles, but please know that there are many, many amazing books out there by Latine creators. Be sure to check out the last slide for recs on where to find more!
#hispanicheritagemonth #latinxbooks #kidlit
Thank you to the Children's Book Council for including Leyendas/Legends in this wonderful round up of books to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Check out the full list at cbcbooks.org!
#childrensbookcouncil #cbc #hispanicheritagemonth #latinxbooks #kidlit #middlegradebooks #leyendas #legends
The second trade review is in for LEYENDAS/LEGENDS: 60 LATINE PEOPLE WHO CHANGED THE WORLD! Thank you so much to @sljournal for this lovely review!
@chroniclebooks.bsky.social @chroniclekidsbooks.bsky.social @imzeferino.bsky.social
#booksky #kidlit #middlegradebooks
Thank you to Abriendo Puertas/Opening Doors for including Leyendas/Legends in this round-up of books to read during Latine/Hispanic Heritage Month! check out the list at ap-od.org.
#kidlit #middlegradebooks #latinxbooks #nonfictionbooks #mónicamancillas #hispanicheritagemonth
Happy birthday to the Spanish translation of Taco Tuesdays!
#martesdetacos #tacotuesdays #mónicamancillas #middlegradebooks #romcom #romcombook #dualpov #spanishbooks #spanishbooksforkids #scholastic
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Thank you to Seattle's Child for including Leyendas/Legends in this gorgeous round-up of books to celebrate Latine/Hispanic Heritage Month!
#kidlit #middlegradebooks #latinxbooks #nonfictionbooks #mónicamancillas #hispanicheritagemonth
@chroniclekidsbooks @chroniclebooks
My next picture book illustration is announced! I'm so excited to share I'll be illustrating "MY BARRIO SPEAKS IN SPANGLISH" by the amazing @monicamancillas.bsky.social !! Born in Los Angeles, I'm so excited to share this love letter to LA. Coming to a bookstore near you in 2027! ❤️ #kidlitart
P.A. Cornell (She/Her) - is a Nebula finalist! 🎉
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I'm so excited to announce that I will be bringing another Spanglish book baby into the world! If you liked How to Speak in Spanglish, then you will love MY BARRIO SINGS IN SPANGLISH. So excited that @gabbyzapata.bsky.social will be illustrating this book of my ❤️, a love letter to L.A. #kidlit
